Aplocheilus kirchmayeri is a species of killifish native to India.[2] It was named after the aquarist J. Kirchmayer. Its validity as a species has been questioned, with some experts believing that it is a subspecies of Aplocheilus blockii.[3] The species has been noted to be rather difficult to keep in an aquarium.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family: | Aplocheilidae |
| Genus: | Aplocheilus |
| Species: | A. kirchmayeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp and Etzel, 1986
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Description
editThe species is a freshwater fish.[4] The maximum length is 5 cm (2.0 in).[5] Its anal fin has 14 rays and yellow lines. There is a black spot on each of the dorsal fins as well.[6] Markings are present surrounding the eyes and on the mouth.[7]
References
edit- ^ Sidharthan, A. (2023). "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T201990A2731720. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T201990A2731720.en. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel 1986 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri: The Dwarf Panchax of Goa | Details | Articles | TFH Magazine®". www.tfhmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "Aplocheilus kirchmayeri Berkenkamp & Etzel, 1986". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "KILLI-DATA ONLINE - Aplocheilus kirchmayeri, information snapshot (Cyprinodontiformes, Killifishes)". www.killi-data.org. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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